4. In complete sentences, describe three sources of experimental error that could occur with this type of calorimetry lab. Explain, in detail, the effect that each specific error would have on the calculated specific heat capacity values.

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4.	In complete sentences, describe three sources of experimental error that could occur with this type of calorimetry lab. Explain, in detail, the effect that each specific error would have on the calculated specific heat capacity values.

anonymous · Answer

Undefined metals: 
Notes:
Metal name: 					C
Measured mass of metal: 		15.363g
Distilled water measurement: 	24.5mL
Distilled water temperature: 	25.2 C
Temperature of metal: 			100.3 C
Temperature of mixture: 		27.2 C Data
 

Known metals: 
Notes: 
Metal name: 					Aluminum 
Measured mass of metal: 		34.720g 
Distilled water measurement: 	26mL
Distilled water temperature: 	25.3 C
Temperature of metal:			 100.5 C
Temperature of mixture: 		41.6 C

anonymous · Answer

Metal Specific	Heat Capacity
Nickel	0.440
Tin	0.210
Silver	0.237
Magnesium	0.140
Calcium	0.650
Mercury	0.140